Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $1299 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 84/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 3,463,142).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Better display (88/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 3463142
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 203g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $845 vs $1299
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 8 points higher (92/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 29.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $454. Xiaomi 18 Pro was $454 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (87/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.